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PROTECTING CALIF
RNIA’S MOST CRITICAL RESOURCE
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APR
2026 Annual Conference and Expo
California’s wastewater professionals will gather in Sacramento for an experience centered on one bold idea: the Power of Community.
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APR
Collection Systems Fundamentals (City of Fresno)
In just one day, you’ll gain the knowledge you need to succeed as a collections system professional and grow your career for the future.
Kathryn Gies
CWEA President 2025-26
2025 is the year we bring our strategic plan to life. Through clear strategy and open communication, we’re breaking down barriers and
strengthening CWEA for the future.
EVENTS NEAR YOU
Careers & Certifications
Career Openings
The water/wastewater profession is a wonderful career, full of great people, a rewarding purpose, new challenges and a stable career with good pay and benefits. If you are looking for a new challenge and want to help your community join us and work for water!
Career Paths
Clean water takes team work and lots of it! We need tens of thousands of talented and passionate professionals with a range of skills to keep moving California’s wastewater sector into the future. Learn more about the mission critical career paths available in our industry.
CWEA Certifications
As your go-to source for professional growth, CWEA is dedicated to providing the most valuable industry certifications, training, and networking opportunities. Get ready for your career in wastewater or get a promotion
CWEA is the trusted organization that advocates
for and empowers wastewater professinals
Programs for New Professionals
The scholarship program is open for applications. New category for non-degree training programs from colleges, community colleges, and trade. Deadline March 1.
CWEA’s 2024 Mentoring Program is now open for applications. Learn, grow, and succeed. Applications are due March 11.
NEW: Welcome to CWEA’s Cert Prep website. We can help you start your collection system career journey with confidence. Discounted package available.
Programs & Advocacy
CWEA provides a jobs board, career path information, and salary info called California Water Jobs.
OWEN provides members with access to timely, relevant training and certification preparation classes that can help you excel throughout your career. Learn more >
OnVUE service offers an easier way to take a CWEA certification exam at home or at work.
California has a new vision for the future of our water supply – the One Water vision.
We’ve assembled deadlines, info, and training resources about the revised General Order on a new webpage. Learn how to comply with the updated Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR). View page >
We’ve assembled stories, experts, and resources about the greatest source control challenge of our time.
Sustaining Sponsors
